Paddle API

payments paddle

Paddle API

Subscription billing and payment processing as merchant of record for SaaS.

Quick Facts

FieldValue
ProviderPaddle
CategoryPayment APIs
Websitehttps://paddle.com
AuthenticationAPI Key
Pricing Modeltransaction-fee
Free TierNo, pay per transaction
Rate Limit100 req/min (varies by plan)

Overview

Paddle API is a payment apis provided by Paddle. Subscription billing and payment processing as merchant of record for SaaS. This API is designed to help developers integrate payments capabilities into their applications with minimal setup and maximum reliability.

The API supports API Key authentication, ensuring secure access to all endpoints. With a transaction-fee pricing model, Paddle offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.

Paddle maintains comprehensive documentation, SDKs for popular programming languages, and active community support. The API is built on REST principles, returning JSON responses with standard HTTP status codes, making it straightforward to integrate into existing workflows.

Authentication

This API uses API Key authentication. Send your API key in the request header or as a query parameter. The exact method depends on the API specification.

Always store your credentials securely using environment variables or a secrets manager. Never commit API keys to version control or expose them in client-side code.

Code Samples

Python

import requests
import os

API_KEY = os.environ.get("API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
BASE_URL = "https://api.paddle.com"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/v1/resources", headers=headers)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())

JavaScript

const API_KEY = process.env.API_KEY || 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.paddle.com';

const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/resources`, {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://api.paddle.com/v1/resources

Go

package main

import (
    "net/http"
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    apiKey := os.Getenv("API_KEY")
    if apiKey == "" {
        apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.paddle.com/v1/resources", nil)
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer " + apiKey)
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}

Pricing

The pricing model is transaction-fee. You pay a percentage and/or fixed fee per transaction. No monthly minimums. Visit the provider’s pricing page at https://paddle.com for current rates and detailed pricing information.

Use Cases

  • Integration: Connect Paddle services to your application for seamless payments functionality.
  • Automation: Automate payments workflows and reduce manual operations.
  • Scaling: Handle growing payments demands with Paddle’s robust infrastructure.

Further Reading

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